Foundation of an offshore structure
US9976273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D2600/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A foundation system for the foundation of an offshore structure includes a monopile having an anchoring portion anchorable in a seabed and a connection portion disposed at the opposite end. A platform structure is connected directly to the connection portion of the monopile or indirectly via a transition piece. The platform structure is disposable above a water surface. The foundation system includes at least two stabilizing devices connected directly to the platform structure or indirectly to the platform structure via the transition piece. The stabilizing devices are attachable to the seabed such that tensile forces or compression forces are transmittable between the seabed and the platform structure. Securing points on the stabilizing devices, together with the connection portion of the monopile, define a plane having a horizontally extending component.
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